Job Description

The Department of Agricultural Leadership, Education, and Communications (ALEC), College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Texas A&M University, invites applications for (up to) two full-time, 9-month, tenure-track Assistant Professor faculty positions with academic, scholarly, and professional credentials and accomplishments in the agricultural social sciences. The anticipated start date for this opportunity is August 1, 2027.

The successful candidate will contribute to the continued growth of ALEC academic programs, specifically the Ph.D. program in Agricultural Leadership, Education, and Communications and the undergraduate degree in Agricultural Education (AGED). The position carries a division of effort of 50% research, 40% teaching, and 10% service. The anticipated candidate is expected to obtain federal, state, industrial, and/or foundation funding to support and sustain a vigorous research program.

Applicants should have an interest in interdisciplinary research with our departmental faculty, college faculty, undergraduate and graduate education, and community-engaged outreach. We welcome applicants whose scholarship bridges research and practice in the field of agricultural education, in its breadth of variations. Areas of scholarly interest may include, but are not limited to, the rural/urban divide; human nutrition, health, and well-being; practices in artificial intelligence; the Global South; or the social factors shaping educational outcomes. Applicants should have a vision for a research agenda that could assist in the creation and/or reform of policy in the life, social, or behavioral sciences.

The Department of Agricultural Leadership, Education, and Communications is housed in the heart of the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences. The department is home to approximately 1,200 undergraduate students, 200 graduate students, and more than 30 faculty scholars from around the globe. The alec.tamu.edu website provides extensive information about the work being conducted.

Qualifications

Required qualifications:

• Ph.D. or equivalent in Agricultural Education, Extension Education, Agricultural Leadership, Agricultural Communications, Agricultural Policy, Educational Psychology, Curriculum & Instruction, Education, or another closely related discipline from an accredited institution.
• Compelling evidence of research productivity potential, including publications and the potential for externally funded research.
• An appropriate range of methodological expertise essential to the success of an ALEC scholar, including mixed-methodology and experimental design research.
• Current state-recognized K-12 teaching certificate/licensure from any state.
• A minimum of three years of elementary and/or secondary teaching experience in agricultural science/agricultural education.

Preferred qualifications:

• Familiarity with the Land Grant Mission, established by the Morrill Acts of 1862 and 1890.
• Professional experience in post-secondary or adult agricultural education, international agricultural education and development, agricultural extension education, or other formal, informal, or nonformal educational settings.
• Evidence of effective communication, perspective-taking, and collegiality aligned with effective service at the departmental, college, university, and professional levels.
• Experience working on interdisciplinary projects, program evaluation, and the application of advanced development methods and statistics in the integration of research and practice.

Application Instructions

Applications should be submitted online at apply.interfolio.com/185404

Applicants must provide:

1. Cover letter, in .pdf format, summarizing your interest in and qualifications for the position;
2. Current curriculum vitae, in .pdf format, that includes research activity, teaching experience, and service to the profession;
3. Personal statement that includes a guiding philosophy with plans for research, teaching, and service. The document should be in .pdf format, limited to 3 pages, and in Times New Roman, 12-point font;
4. Full name and contact information for three professional references.

The position will be open until filled. The process of reviewing applications will begin September 1, 2026

If you have questions about the position, contact Dr. Tim Murphy, Search Committee Chair, timothy.murphy@ag.tamu.edu

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.